The sun sets behind the Santa Monica Mountains in a view from Eagle Rock along the Backbone Trail in Topanga State Park. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) This story is part of our ultimate ...
The Santa Monica Mountains are a longstanding hiking destination for Angelenos — and soon there will be more to explore. A 67-mile trail in the area opens to the public June 4. The Backbone Trail ...
With the days getting longer, it’s time to start planning for springtime hiking excursions and Salida is reasonably short drive from the Tri-Lakes area. This quaint mountain town lies farther south ...
TROY HARVEY/SPECIAL TO THE STAR Ruth Gerson tightens a saddle on her horse Crystal before setting out on a six-day ride along the Backbone Trail Monday morning. The trail stretches 67 miles across the ...